Parkside Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Babergh
Parkside Pre-School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 November 2018, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Hadleigh Community Playgroup, Pykenham Way, Hadleigh, IP7 5ER
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Parkside Pre-School among the 696 places in Babergh holding top marks, 86% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 696 | 86% | ← Parkside Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 74 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Parkside Pre-School none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Parkside Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eight Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Pizza Time Plus Takeaway/sandwich shop | 203 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 September 2025 |
| Lennys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Spar Hadleigh Retailers - other | 287 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 June 2026 |
| Jet lounge@99 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Dynasty Oriental Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| The Cock Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Remedy by Mung Bean Retailers - other | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
Questions about Parkside Pre-School
What is Parkside Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Parkside Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 12 November 2018.
Is Parkside Pre-School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Parkside Pre-School last inspected?
Parkside Pre-School was last inspected on 12 November 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Parkside Pre-School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Parkside Pre-School compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Parkside Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Parkside Pre-School and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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